Texas Democrat revives Trump impeachment for the worst reason imaginable
The Left loves to play games. But this is laughable.
Because a Texas Democrat revived the Trump impeachment for the worst reason imaginable.
Rep. Al Green’s Impeachment Pledge
On Monday, Rep. Al Green (D-TX) vowed to pursue a third impeachment of President Donald Trump, declaring at a press conference in Illinois:
“I promise you, this president is going to — he’s gonna be brought down. He has to be brought down and I don’t mean physically. I’m talking about politically. We will bring him down. He will be impeached again.”
Green’s remarks came as he joined Texas House Democrats who fled to Illinois to block a quorum needed for a Republican-led redistricting proposal in Texas.
The proposed map, reported by Politico, would shift Green’s Ninth Congressional District into GOP-leaning territory carried by Trump by 15 points, while reconfiguring the current constituency into the Democratic-held 18th District.
Texas Redistricting and Political Context
The redistricting effort, pushed by Trump to bolster Republican seats ahead of the 2026 midterms, aims to add GOP-leaning districts in Texas, where Republicans hold 25 of 38 congressional seats.
The Texas Democrats’ walkout, echoing a 2021 protest against voting restrictions, seeks to delay the vote, though such tactics have historically only postponed outcomes.
In response, Democratic-led states have considered mid-decade redistricting to counter GOP gains.
Green’s impeachment rhetoric follows Trump’s two prior impeachments during his first term—over Ukraine and January 6—both ending in Senate acquittals.
Green’s latest attempt in June, targeting Trump’s unauthorized strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, was rejected 344-79, with bipartisan opposition, following his March censure for disrupting Trump’s congressional address.
Democratic Challenges and Strategic Outlook
With Republicans controlling both congressional chambers, Democrats lack the power to initiate a new impeachment inquiry.
A Wall Street Journal poll indicates the Democratic Party’s favorability has hit a 35-year low, complicating their political strategy.
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (D-CA) suggested last month that regaining the House majority in 2026, under Rep. Suzan DelBene’s leadership, could revive oversight efforts, including potential impeachment proceedings.
Green’s accusations of Trump’s “dastardly deeds” reflect ongoing Democratic frustration, but their current focus remains on electoral strategies to counter redistricting and regain influence, setting the stage for a contentious lead-up to the midterms.
